Ep 21. Three Faces of Frasier
- TVPG
- May 4, 2000
- 21 min
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7.6 (673)
In Frasier season 7 episode 21, titled Three Faces of Frasier, we see the radio host grappling with three different personas. The episode begins with Frasier giving a speech at a charity event. His ex-girlfriend and co-worker, Kate Costas, is in attendance, and Frasier is trying to impress her. He puts on a suave, confident persona to win her back, but she sees right through it and dismisses him.
Later, Frasier is approached by a fan who recognizes him from his call-in show and is delighted to meet him. Frasier, eager to maintain his star status, puts on a friendly and humble persona to please the fan and make him feel special. However, this leads to an awkward interaction when the fan actually asks for Frasier's advice on a personal matter.
Finally, Frasier must don yet another persona when he has a scheduled meeting with an influential man who is considering buying ad space on Frasier's show. Frasier puts on a professional and accommodating persona to make a good impression and secure the ad deal.
Throughout the episode, we see Frasier struggle to maintain these three different personas in order to please others and get what he wants. He is forced to confront the fact that he may not always be his true self in different situations, and that putting on different faces can come with consequences.
The episode also features a B-plot in which Frasier's father, Martin, and his girlfriend, Ronee, have a disagreement over a misplaced lawn chair. The two bicker and argue, but eventually come to a resolution and apologize to each other. This storyline serves as a comedic relief to Frasier's more serious struggles with his identities.
Overall, Three Faces of Frasier is a thought-provoking and entertaining episode that highlights the importance of being true to oneself and not constantly changing for others. It shows Frasier's growth as a character as he grapples with his different personas and tries to reconcile them with his true self.